Opinion

Opinion | A New World Struggles To Be Born

India may find itself potentially more influential, but not necessarily more prosperous at the pace it desires. This is a critical challenge because one's influence is linked to the material capabilities one brings to the table.

Opinion | Inside China's 'Low-Cost' Arms Exports, Serving Everyone From Pak To West Africa

China's arms exports to Pakistan are just one part of a complex military production, export, and diplomacy ecosystem that Beijing has built over the years.

Opinion | India And China: 'Compartmentalising' May Not Help

New Delhi should continue to insist that Beijing view the relationship from an overall perspective and work not only to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border but also actively seek a resolution.

Opinion | India And China May Finally Be Warming Up To Each Other

Its not a thaw yet, but there are certainly signs of some warming in the India-China relationship. Of late, there has been an uptick in dialogue to resolve outstanding issues along two friction points in Eastern Ladakh.

Opinion | Greater Expectations: Why China Is Going Nuclear 'Faster Than Ever'

As per the US Defense Department's estimate, China will likely have over 1,000 operational warheads by 2030.

Opinion | A Shaky World Order: Can India Navigate A Russia-China-Iran Axis?

India may find it hard to balance its deepening ties with the West and the emerging partnership between China, Russia and Iran. A Cold War-style confrontation can be detrimental to India's approach of multi-alignment and strategic autonomy.